342. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health to urgently resolve the ongoing need for a full-time resident general practitioner in Rathmore, County Kerry, to fully replace the former retired general practitioner, given that many patients have had to seek general practitioner services in other towns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2931/16]

As this is a service issue, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. If he has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with the Executive.